Language & Literature

Note #36 Paper 2 Outlines 1) Pride can lead to failure and self-destruction or to accomplishment and self-fulfillment. Discuss the presentation of pride and its consequences in at least two of the works you have studied. Pride is a theme explored in great detail in both novels, 'Things Fall Apart' and 'The Thief and The Dogs'. Both novels are united by their presentation of excessive pride, or hubris, as the protagonists' hamartia, leading readers to develop a disdainful approach towards it. Pride is depicted as a crippling force that incites both Okonkwo and Said to undertake destructive actions. Okonkwo ends up killing Ikemefuna due to his fear of appearing weak and not upholding his pride, even though his emotions towards the boy carried a semblance to love. Said's initially unwavering faith and pride leads him to slaughtering two innocent civilians. Pride is a prominent character trait used by both authors to amplify the tragic hero archetype. The